FORD FOCUS ST170 (2002-2005)
ord’s first ST-badged Focus was launched in 2002 at a time when hot hatchbacks were all the rage again, with cars like the Honda Civic Type R, MINI Cooper S and Renault Clio 172 having also arrived on the scene. In that context, the 2.0-litre ST170 was perhaps closer to the warmer side of things than truly hot, with critics labelling the engine as a touch underwhelming. Nevertheless, the ST170 benefited from the excellent Mk1 Focus chassis, and